Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 20, 2024

Welcome to Bookish After Dark (the “Site”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site or interact with us, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide

Name, email address, and other personal data you voluntarily provide when subscribing to newsletters, commenting on blog posts, or contacting us.
Payment information (processed securely via third-party platforms) for purchases such as Discord memberships.

B. Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type, operating system, and Site usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent) via cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

Under GDPR, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or opt into cookies.
Contractual necessity: To process payments or provide requested services.
Legitimate interests: To improve our Site and understand user behavior.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide and improve the Site and its content.
Process purchases and manage services like Discord memberships.
Send newsletters, promotional offers, or updates with your explicit consent.
Monitor and analyze Site performance and usage trends.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal data except:

With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors or email marketing tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request corrections to your personal information.
Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data.
Restriction: Request limits on how we process your data.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of specific processing activities (e.g., newsletter subscriptions).

To exercise these rights, email us at: bookishafterdark@gmail.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. They help us:

Remember your preferences.
Analyze Site traffic and usage.
Provide targeted content or advertising.

B. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality.
Performance Cookies: Track how users interact with the Site.
Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant ads and track their performance.

C. Managing Cookies

When you visit our Site, you’ll see a cookie banner requesting your consent. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may impact certain features.

For more details, view our Cookies Policy below.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal requirements.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access the Site outside the United States, please note that your data may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or for legal reasons. Please check back regularly. The “Effective Date” indicates the most recent update.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at:
Email: bookishafterdark@gmail.com

Cookies Policy:

Effective Date: November 20, 2024

This Cookies Policy explains how Bookish After Dark (the “Site”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, improving site performance, and analyzing user behavior.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, such as enabling page navigation and secure access to certain areas.
Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with the Site to help us improve functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Gather information about traffic and user behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site) to optimize user experience.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the Site functions properly.
Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
Analyze traffic and trends to improve performance.
Provide personalized content and advertising.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through:

Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Site, you can choose to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies, including disabling or deleting them. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.
Third-Party Opt-Outs: Some third-party services offer their own cookie management tools (e.g., Google Ads and Analytics opt-out options).

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel, that place cookies on your device. These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies. The “Effective Date” at the top of this section indicates the latest revision.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: bookishafterdark@gmail.com

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